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“Yesterday"
Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
You know the song. And the obvious question, who’s the band? The challenges of the day make yesterday seem like a walk in the park. The song speaks of a challenge and a relational mess. Something...
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Sep6Fri
What Bigfoot and James teach us
Honesty and James 1:17-27 September 6, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
(James 1)
This morning, we focus on the indigenous grandmother grandfather teaching of honesty,
Along with a reflection based on James.
Each of the 7 teachings has an animal that is paired with the virtue, to better illustrate it, and make it more personal.
Different First Nations pair the teaching or virtue
with different...
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Jul15Mon
Showdown with Amos
Amos 7:7-15 July 15, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
Sermon: Amos 7:7-15
“Showdown with Amos”
Amos is one of my favourite Old Testament Prophets.
He lived in the 8th century before Christ,
Amos was from Tekoa, a town south of Bethlehem
a farmer,
he travelled from Judah to the Northern Kingdom of Israel,
to the main cities of Samaria and Bethel
he was active for a short...
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Jul8Mon
A thorn in my flesh
Strength in Weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 July 8, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
Strength in Weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
The summer of 2002
was supposed to be a fantastic time for me…
I had just finished my first year of my Master’s in Music
and I had great plans…
I was playing background music most days at a fancy restaurant
in Old Montreal,
It was my first regular paying...
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Feb21Wed
Altered at the edge of belonging
A sermon on Mark 1 February 21, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
Today is the first Sunday in Lent.
I’d like to begin by repeating my introduction from Ash Wednesday,
as it sets the scene for the upcoming weeks:
The key word for the season is “Altered”
A-L-T-E-R not
A-L-T-A-R which is a table for performing sacrifices. (Point)
The definition for A-L-T-E-R is to...
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Feb15Thu
Altered in witness
Matthew 6: Ash Wednesday February 15, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
On this Valentine’s Day which focusses on love, flowers and chocolate,
as liturgical Christians we nonetheless stick fast to the church calendar
by celebrating,
(well celebrating is perhaps the wrong word,)
the most solemn day of the year,
Ash Wednesday.
(But at least as we know, red does go well with black)!
It...
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Feb7Wed
Black Wings like Eagles
Isaiah 40 (Black History Sunday) February 7, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
As I was starting to think about this Sunday,
I remembered the news item from about a month ago about Nikki Haley,
the supposedly more moderate Republican candidate,
who when asked about the causes of the Civil War
did not initially mention slavery.
This anecdote speaks to the current state of American politics, ...
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Jan28Sun
The Authority of Jesus: Teaching, Healing, and Identity
Mark 1:21-28 January 28, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
This morning we hear the church year’s first miracle story,
which emphasizes the authority of Jesus as the Son of God.
In this passage,
Jesus shows his authority over teaching
by speaking with a confidence and clarity that differs from the scribes.
He also demonstrates his power over demons and sickness
by...
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Jan15Mon
Listening for God's Call
The Boy Samuel January 15, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
Here’s a familiar scenario you might encounter every other day.:
The phone rings
…the display shows “unknown caller”
or some very strange number that starts with a “v”
…do you pick up?
Do you?
Chances are, no.
There are just too many scammers around,
and if it’s really important...
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Jan2Tue
We are (waiting) Simeon and Anna
January 2, 2024 by Sebastian Meadows-Helmer- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
After last Sunday’s crowds of Christmas Eve have disappeared,
we are back to the faithful few!
The bells, and whistles and candles have vanished,
And those who remain are the patient old souls who wait and watch
for God’s appearing.
Have you ever waited for something with great anticipation?
Maybe...